Garden inspired Food

heard everyone should have a signature chicken recipe. But wait, the non-cook in me thinks that the $5 one at Safeway is pretty dang good and easy. Convince me otherwise I’ll just dress it up with sides… or give me a really easy recipe and I’ll try it ;)

But, I started seeing some super cute food on Pinterest and I want to make these garden inspired plates! Right now I have some go-to recipes but they are nothing to brag about or something I can’t wait to bring to someone else’s home. Pot lucks? I’m so embarrassed I just go through the McDonald’s drive-thru and I bring fries! It’s always a hit *wink*

Back to what I was saying, I would love to make these by the end of summer, some pretty garden inspired sides! If you have any tips let me know!

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Garden Focaccia

This one I want to master and present like I’m an artist! The only thing is, I just want to buy ready made focaccia bread, is this possible? Help! I am THAT lazy – I just want to be the artist :)

Recipe by Diane Morrisey 

Nettle, Pioppino Mushroom, and Pansy Focaccia by Must Love Herbs

Herb Garden Focaccia by Must Love Herbs

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Flower Bruschetta

Image via Pinterest here

Ingredients:

• Cherry tomatoes
• Bakery bread (consider a loaf with full garlic mix chunks baked in)
• Chives
• Spinach or basil for the leaves

And a spread! Whipped chive cream cheese but you can make your own blend with cream cheese and herbs. Someone suggested artichoke dip.

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Mozzarella and Tomato Ladybugs

Recipe from Salty Side Dish, so cute!!

Ingredients:

• 1 package, 8 ounces, sliced mozzarella cheese log
• 7 cherry tomatoes (more if you are making a larger plate)
• black olives
• Fresh basil leaves
• Balsamic vinegar for the dots (she used something else)

Visit the link to get more details.

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Diana Elizabeth still has some home projects going on…it will never stop and that just keeps her busy. So that also means, room reveals for posts soon!